ParkLife Podcast: Online safety

Most memorable Brexit moments so far

It is less than a year to go until Brexit is fully enforced on the UK. Throughout the campaigning and the aftermath of the results there have been many memorable Brexit moments.   The day the news broke Friday 24 June 2016 was the day the world found out our decision to leave the European Union. […]

Criminal justice watchdogs warn of ‘grave concerns’ over backlog of 54,000 crown court cases due to covid-19

Four criminal justice watchdogs have concerns over the “unprecedented and very serious” court case backlog in England and Wales, due to the covid-19 pandemic. In a joint report, inspectorates for policing, prisons, probation, and prosecutions claim that “unprecedented and very serious court backlogs constitute the greatest risk to criminal justice and the ripple effects across […]

Scottish gender recognition bill likely to be blocked by the UK Government

A Scottish Parliament bill intended to make it easier for transgender people to transition is being opposed by Westminster. The bill, which was passed with 86 to 39 votes, would make the process for changing your legal gender much easier. Previously, a transgender person would have to be diagnosed with gender dysphoria by a doctor, […]